NEW: ‘Covid-19 under control’

Online Reporter  

Current data on Covid-19 infections shows that the pandemic is under control, Government has said.

Addressing a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere – standing in for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa – said Government will, however, continue monitoring trends across the country.

“The nation is advised that as at June 6, 2022, the country’s cumulative Covid-19 cases stood at 253 508, with 245 373 recoveries and 5 513 deaths.

“The recovery rate was 97 percent, with 2 685 active cases having been reported. The number of new Covid-19 cases decreased by 15 percent to 1 241 cases, from the 1 454 recorded the previous week,” he said.

“Meanwhile, resurgence analyses will continue to be undertaken as part of monitoring trends across the country in order to ensure scientific decision-making in managing the pandemic.”

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